The WSCC is responsible for administering the Workers Compensation Acts, Safety Acts, Explosives Use Acts and the Mine Health and Safety Acts. Governance Council policies provide guidance for the administration of the Acts.
Openness is one of our values and we strive to be clear and transparent in everything we do. All our plans and performance reports are available to stakeholders.
We strive to be accessible, clear, and transparent in everything we do, reflecting our value of Openness.
The WSCC is overseen by a seven-person Governance Council. The Governance Council is responsible for the conduct of business and management while maintaining the credibility and vitality of the WSCC. The Governance is comprised of individuals from Nunavut and the Northwest Territories, and represents the interests of workers, employers, and the general public. The members are appointed by the Northwest Territories Ministers responsible for the WSCC in consultation with the Nunavut Minister.
Our Vision:
Eliminate workplace diseases and injuries.
Our Mission:
We promote workplace health and safety while providing no-fault insurance to employers and care for injured workers.
Over one hundred years ago, Sir William Meredith tabled a report in the Ontario Legislature, establishing what would become known as the Meredith Principles. Like all workers compensation systems in Canada, the Meredith Principles are the foundation of the WSCC.
The Meredith Principles are a historic compromise in which employers fund the compensation system and share the liability for injured workers. In return, injured workers receive benefits while they recover, and cannot sue their employers.
Contact WSCC if you would like to discuss the medical case management, if you have any questions or concerns, or if you would like to request information.
Links
- Codes of Practice: Return to Work
- Codes of Practice give practical guidance to employers and workers to better understand and meet safety standards required by our legislation.
When an injury occurs it can be a difficult and confusing time for everybody involved. To help you prepare, you can print the necessary forms in advance and have them packaged along with instructions to make the RTW process easier.
To report an incident, injury or dangerous occurrence you must complete and submit an Employer's Report of Incident.